FOR KIDS

 

Stories about science, history, people, and activities that have appeal to readers of all ages, but appealing to the curiosity of younger readers...

 

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Why do They do That?

Two dogs play together in the park. When Dee sees someone throw a tennis ball, she runs as fast as she can to fetch it. She'll do this over and over again. The other dog, Ennay, is not interested in tennis balls, but he does something else. If a kid gets too close to the road, Ennay races over to...READ MORE

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Today's Class -- Mush!

Imagine if your school day went like this: History, English, Science...Dog Sledding! That's right, a class where you play with dogs, run with them outside, pet them, and feed them. In the winter time, you ride on sleds as the dogs pull you through the snow. You get an A in the class if you take care of the dogs, learn about them and connect with them...READ MORE

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Become a Researcher

The scientist is alone at night in his dark laboratory. Outside is a fierce thunderstorm. Lightening flashes through the windows. The scientist mixes chemicals together in two test tubes. Suddenly, his concoction explodes and he laughs, screaming "Eureka!" This might make an interesting scene for a science-fiction movie. But it is not at all what it is like being a real scientist....READ MORE

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Animals are My Paradise

This dog is out of control!

The owner's used to walk Max downtown, but he growled and bared his teeth every time they came close to anyone, and if another dog approached – forget about it. So they stopped taking Max outside. Now they can't...READ MORE

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Write About Your Dogs!

When she was a little girl, Lesléa Newman had a dog named Angus. He looked just like Toto from The Wizard of Oz. Every day, she used to walk Angus through her neighborhood. Lesléa called this "The Hour of the Dog Walk," and it was full of amazing images and ideas. "Angus had a crush on...READ MORE

For three seasons on his National Geographic Channel show, "The Dog Whisperer," Cesar Millan has performed what appears to be some form of magic. Each week, he goes into the homes of people with unruly, often dangerously aggressive dogs. Millan confidently approaches the dog and somehow reveals a terrific pet that has been waiting to come out from beneath the savage beast.